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CRSG Donates Relief Materials To Refugees In Boki

Published

7 years ago

May 16, 2018

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to over two thousand Cameroon refugees residing in okwangwo, Butatong and Okwa communities in Boki Local Government Area.
The exercise was the first major help received by the people since arrival from various communities in Cameroon to Nigeria, about six months ago.
The Managing Director MD, Cross River State Food Bank Commission, Dr Mercy Akpama while delivering the relief materials which included rice, beans, noodles, salt, sugar, and oil at the Primary School, Butatong said the gesture was to provide succor to the displaced people of Cameroon..
Akpama emphasised that it was a manifestation of the passion that the governor of the state had for the displaced people who had thronged into the state to seek refuge adding that the best was yet to come considering the interest of the governor for their welfare.
Receiving the materials for distribution, the Director General, Cross River State Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA), Mr. John Inaku said that government was aware of the socio-economic trauma of the refugees adding that the agency was ready to do everything within its reach to ensure that the displaced refugees get the comfort they deserved.
Inaku lauded the host communities for accommodating the displaced people stressing that governor Ben Ayade had noted their generosity and was optimistic that such hospitable communities would be rewarded.
The SEMA boss urged the host communities not to relent in the provision of hospitable atmosphere which they had provided to the asylum seekers and advised the refugees to reciprocate the kind gesture of host communities by respecting their laws.
One of the refuges Mr. James Osor who spoke on behalf of others expressed gratitude to the state government for the gesture and prayed God for more blessings on the governor and his cabinet.
Earlier, chairman of Butatong community, Mr. Cletus Otu described the gesture manifestation of the governor’s ability to meet the needs of the people of the state and called for continuous support.
Also speaking a Community Leader, Mr. Monday Bisong eulogised the government of Cross River for his dexterity as shown by his efforts to uplift the socio-economic status of the people of the state through his numerous people oriented projects across the state.

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.